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Albert Cox
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Hi Albert,
I get the Economist but rarely get to read it all so thanks for tipping me off about this fascinating article. The CAD approach is well established - a podiatrist colleague used a programme with pressure sensors to get foam orthotics made in California. Small parts and prototypes make a lot of sense as well as medical implants. New perspective on mass or custom production too.
I'm intrigued by the "printers" and the additive construction. No doubt Hewlett Packard will charge a fortune for titanium dust if their ink rip off is anything to go by and you can imagine nozzles getting jammed as you lay down your dream bike.
Keith Adcock - if you are out there - this seems to be right up your street at the School of Jewellry - what do you think??
I get the Economist but rarely get to read it all so thanks for tipping me off about this fascinating article. The CAD approach is well established - a podiatrist colleague used a programme with pressure sensors to get foam orthotics made in California. Small parts and prototypes make a lot of sense as well as medical implants. New perspective on mass or custom production too.
I'm intrigued by the "printers" and the additive construction. No doubt Hewlett Packard will charge a fortune for titanium dust if their ink rip off is anything to go by and you can imagine nozzles getting jammed as you lay down your dream bike.
Keith Adcock - if you are out there - this seems to be right up your street at the School of Jewellry - what do you think??